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Will Ears Flatten More 27 Days Post-op Otoplasty?
asked 1 year ago by 7410anon in fresno
Latest answer by Joseph Shvidler, MD
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Tags: ears, flat
I had my procedure done 27 days ago and my ears are still a little swollen, a little numb, and still stick out very little, it's not totally flat. My doctor said that it'll go down in 2 months but will the ear flatten towards the head more?(if that makes sence) thank you!
4 answers to Will Ears Flatten More 27 Days Post-op Otoplasty?
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Will ears flatten more after otoplasty?
While you may experience reduction of swelling of the ears in the immediate 4-6 week period after an otoplasty, the ears tend to relax over long term over period of 6-12 months and may stick out a bit more. Sometimes, surgeons will slightly overcorrect the ears for this reason.
Joseph Shvidler, MD
Tacoma Facial Plastic Surgeon
Tacoma Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling and scarring after ear surgery
Swelling is very common after ear surgery and at 4 weeks your scarring is still forming for an additional 2 weeks.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Final Ear Shape after Otoplasty
The ears will flatten but must be kept flat after surgery. The cartilage has been molded and sutured to lay flatter but cartilage has "memory" and will like to go back to its original shape. To help the cartilage keep its new shape a head band is worn post operatively for 4-6 weeks after surgery to keep the ear closer to the head. Af the swelling subsides and with use of your head band the final shape will be revealed.
Good Luck,
Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Ear Pinning Results
Regarding : "procedure done 27 days ago and my ears are still a little swollen, a little numb, and still stick out very little, it's not totally flat. My doctor said that it'll go down in 2 months but will the ear flatten towards the head more?(if that makes sence)"
Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) utilizes various surgical maneuvers to make the outer ear ridge (anti helix) more prominent, reduce the depth of the inner circle (concha) of the ear and reduce the angle between...
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